Margaret C. Craige

Margaret C. Craige, 79, of Lancaster, passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2013 at Lancaster Hospice and Community Care. She was the loving wife of Nelson F. Craige for over 58 years.

Margaret was born July 9, 1933 in Englewood, New Jersey to Rev. Robert J. and Margaret H. Clarke. She graduated from Keuka College in 1955 with a B.S. in Nursing and earned a M.Ed. from Millersville State College in 1975.

Margaret was a staff nurse at Lancaster General Hospital 1964 – 1965 and an Elementary Counselor for the School District of Lancaster 1975 – 1983.

Margaret was a current member of St. John’s Episcopal Church, Lancaster. She was a previous member of St. Thomas and St. Edwards, Lancaster and St. Faith’s, Burwoord Australia.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a Memorial Service at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 321 West Chestnut Street, Lancaster, on March 16th at 10:30 a.m. with The Rev. Jennifer Looker and The Rev. John Morris officiating and The Rev. Pete Greenfield preaching. Ashes will be scattered in the St. John’s Memorial Garden at the conclusion of the service. Friends may greet the family at a reception following the service in the parish hall.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Margaret’s memory to the Landis Homes Caring Fund 1001 East Oregon Rd, Lititz 17543.

I could not have grown up next door to a better family than the Craigs. Mrs Craig was a great women who taught us how to swim and was a great friend to my parents. I know we frustrated Mrs Craig with our childish argueing on the “baseball field”, but she still let us come swimming if we sent David over to smooze her!

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you and I will continue to keep Mr Craig in my prayers.

Peggy was a wonderful and gracious lady and I am happy that I was one of her Landis Valley Museum “seedy” friends. It was a shock to learn of her illness and a greater sadness to hear of her passing.
Our condolences to Nels and family
Rest in peace, Peggy

I too have fond memories of my Aunt Peggy, many of them on weekends at the cottage and family reunions at their home. I will remember her as a wise, fun loving, sweet woman who loved her family very much. Even though distance kept us from spending much time with the Craige’s. We always looked forward to the get togethers. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this very difficult time.

Our condolences to the family. We met Peggy and Nels gardening and always loved her spirit and sense of humor. And great recipes especially lemon curd! We shall miss her.
May your great memories give you peace at this
sad time.
Sincerely,
Barbara& Ernie

My condolences go out to Nelson and the Craige family. I had the pleasure of being Peggy’s social worker at Landis Homes. She was such a model for me of grace and love shown to her husband, her children, and many of the residents and staff here. She openly shared her life’s journey with others, so they could understand they aren’t alone and could find some measure of peace in their own journey. I will miss her smile, great sense of humor, and her kindness. I feel I was blessed to know Peggy and will miss her very much. My prayers are with you.

Peggy was one super happy person that I have the pleasure to meet and be with at Landis Valley. She and Neis loved coming to our cottage. My prayers are with Neis and the family at this sad time.I will miss her!!!!!

We will all be remembering the Marietta Ave. Matriarch, Peggy Craige. Our children, the Bender’s, Hinnenkamp’s, Johns’, Walp’s, Sencak’s, Sheetz’s and Craig’s all grew up together.
I will always treasure the many stories from those bygone days.
My condolences to Nelson and the family. Eileen Johns
Rest in Peace, Peggy

We were so sad to hear the news of Peggy’s passing. Don enjoyed her friendship at the Wheatland Garden Club for many years, and we both enjoyed seeing her at the Garden Club’s social activities. She will be missed very much. Our condolences to Nels and the family.

My family; husband Tim and sons Mace, Colter and Cael wish to express our sympathy toward Peggy’s husband Nelson and the entire family. May she live on in your memories and may you find peace walking through the St John’s Memorial Garden. Our kind prayers are with you.

Our sincere sympathy to Nelson and the family. We enjoyed knowing Peggy and Nelson through New Holland Co. trips and later sharing common interests in gardening and food. What a lovely, caring lady. She will be missed by many.